Lake Maps

Fishing Regulations

Angling Opportunities

Largemouth bass and white bass fishing are rated
good to excellent. Summer and early fall are particularly good for white bass. Florida largemouth bass were introduced in 1975. Catfish,
crappie, and freshwater
drum can also be found in this lake.

Species

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

Catfish

Crappie

White Bass

Freshwater Drum

Sunfish

Fishing Cover/Structure

Lake Brownwood has many small coves, bays, and creeks with a variety of habitat.
The lake is primarily lined by rocky structure and boat docks. The upper end
of the Jim Ned and Pecan Bayou arms have standing timber, black willow trees
and buttonbush. Water willow and bulrush are scattered throughout the lake,
but water willow is most abundant in Sowell Creek. Anglers with depth
finders should be able to locate numerous humps, ledges, and creek channels.

Tips & Tactics

White bass are most easily caught from early May through
October when they school in the main lake area. During this time, they can be caught on the surface. "Slabbing" ½-1oz. slab spoons
along creek and river channels in 12-25 feet of water in late summer for whites can produce some fantastic fishing. "Jumpfishing" is
a popular technique for schools of surface-feeding fish. Night fishing for
white bass under lighted boat docks is also very effective. Largemouth
bass fishing
is best from September through May. Fishing rocks and points with crankbaits,
jigs, spinnerbaits, and topwater will produce.